William Oldroyd directs Thomasin McKenzie, Shea Whigham and Anne Hathaway in this period drama where a lonely boy’s prison clerk starts a dangerous infatuation with the hot new female psychiatrist.

Have been looking forward to the next William Olyroyd after the eye catching Lady Macbeth. This is full of cheeky wanks, ambiguous seductions and leery everyday boredom. All the name acts put in an enthusiastic shift, Whigman’s drunk abusive father has the most well written bit. The costume design by Olga Mill is particularly sensuous and outstanding. And yet a six day week, a few late shifts and I couldn’t keep my eyes open for the finale. Natalie briefed me after I reawakened the last two minutes before the end credits.

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Perfect Double Bill: Last Night In Soho (2021)

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